[Mk2] [Turbo] Rev 2 Turbo. Bonnet will not open when pulling hardly on release catch

[manuelk1]

Just recently purchased a rev 2 turbo, I cannot open the front bonnet when pulling hard on the release catch next to drivers door. I dont want to pull to hard and snap or stretch the cable.

Any ideas please?

Cheers

Kieran

[Martin F]

Try getting someone to put pressure on and off the catch on the bonnet while you are pulling the leaver, hopefully it's just not been opened in a while

[manuelk1]

Unfortunately this didn't work

The leaver now is really slack! Feels like its over stretched or snapped! Annoying

[Martin F]

Unfortunately this didn't work

The leaver now is really slack! Feels like its over stretched or snapped! Annoying

Maybe try pulling it with a set of pliers, the issue of course could be at the locking mechanism end...

[manuelk1]

started the car this morning and i noticed that the bonnet was slightly open

so i opened it up and closed it again, pulled the catch and still did not open.

got to work and again it was slightly open

is the locking mechanism gone or what?

[rev3gtturbo]

As the bonnet is lifting up a bit eventually, the lever must be releasing the lock.

Sounds like the spring that pushes the bonnet up has become weak or maybe the mechanism/spring is covered in crap which is giving the mechanism/spring some resistance to movement.
(The drive to work maybe hit a bump that helped overcome the resistance).

There is a sweet spot on the bonnet on the driverside somewhere near the topmount that you can knock with the palm of your hand that will also help the spring pop the bonnet open if it is not locked down. (dont do it too hard or your might make a dent in the bonnet).

Next time you get it open give it a clean and lubricate it. If that doesnt work change the spring.

[manuelk1]

appreciate your help guys.

greased all the parts and now it works fine!